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August 6, 2008

Mayor’s federal trial reset for Nov. 12

The Clarion-Ledger, 8/6/8 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton has more time to prepare to defend himself against the latest criminal charges leveled against him. U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Jordan approved an order Tuesday setting Nov. 12 as the date Melton and his former police bodyguards, Marcus Wright and Michael Recio, will stand trial on federal…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 6, 2008

Both legislative sides used delay tactics

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Editorial, 8/6/8 State Sen. David Baria, D-Bay St. Louis, is being accused in some quarters of killing legislation that would ensure the continued op eration of a Mississippi Department of Health lab. Indeed, Baria did use a procedure granted by the Mississippi Constitution to hold the bill on a motion…